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Lagoon’s new family-friendly thrill ride Primordial earns national acclaim
FARMINGTON — Utah theme park Lagoon recently gained national recognition when its new Primordial ride was named 2024's best new theme park attraction by USA Today's panel of experts. In claiming the top spot on a list of 10, Lagoon's new roller coaster beat out other...
What Manufacturers Should Know Heading Into the 2024 Legislative Session
Podcast Episode What Manufacturers Should Know Heading Into the 2024 Legislative Session Making Utah The legislative session in Utah starts TODAY! About 1,500 bills have been filed and 150 of those may affect Utah manufacturing in some way. Naturally, we had to get...
Utah Flour Milling breaks ground on new mill
RICHMOND, UTAH — Utah Flour Milling, LLC has officially broken ground for its new flour mill and custom mix facility in Richmond, Utah, with operations expected to begin before the end of the year. Utah Flour Milling is a partnership of Denver-based PHM Brands’...
Finding grant money has never been easier
Legislative bodies excel at allocating tax dollars but not necessarily at determining the particulars of how those funds are best spent. They bridge that gap by turning the funds over to executive branch agencies, which often then pass them along to other...
Northrop Grumman’s GEM 63XL solid rocket boosters to be longest single-segment motors ever flown
Digital engineering and advanced technologies are unlocking new opportunities and accelerating growth in the rapidly evolving space launch industry. Using virtual reality and monolithic designs, meaning manufactured and cast as a single piece, Northrop Grumman's...
Alta Racks: Designing & Manufacturing a Superior Bike Rack
Podcast Episode Alta Racks: Designing & Manufacturing a Superior Bike Rack Making Utah Episode Description Ali Yazdian transitioned from defense engineer to entrepreneur when he set out to make a military-grade bike rack that handles off-roading with ease and...
Utah Women & Leadership Project Releases Research Synopsis on Current Status of Utah Women and Girls
The Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) has released a synopsis of research this week that provides significant insight into the status and experiences of women in Utah, comparing Utah’s data to national data. The research is designed to...
UTAH MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION WELCOMES JOSH BROWN
Murray, Utah, January 4, 2024 - The Utah Manufacturers Association is pleased to welcome Josh Brown as the Senior Director Government Affairs. Josh has had a strong relationship with UMA for more than a decade. Josh served on the Board of Directors for many years and...
The state of Utah 2023: National rankings and awards
Utahns now have proof of what we’ve always known—Utah is the best state in America. The incomparable business community and startup culture of the state greatly contribute to Utah’s economic outlook, but Utah also ranks highly in self-reliance, charity, happiness,...
What to expect at work in 2024
NEW YORK — Welcome to the first business day of 2024. You may be wondering what this new year has in store for your career — your pay, your benefits, your schedule and your job prospects. To find out, we consulted with a number of workplace experts and consultants to...
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Press Release: 2021 Utah-MEP Economic Impact Report
According to a new report, manufacturing, the single largest private sector component of Utah's Economy, saw robust growth in 2021. The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Utah-MEP) supply chain disruption, Utah's small and mid-size manufacturers have continued to...
Utah-MEP Economic Impact Report 2021
The Utah-MEP is the premier source for assessing needs and providing solutions available through public and private resources. We live and work in communities across the state. Our primary focus is to help Utah’s industry thrive.
Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel Speaks with WTC Utah Board
Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel traveled to Utah to speak with the World Trade Center Utah Board during the fourth quarter meeting. Addressing current supply chain issues, Commissioner Bentzel shared possible solutions.
Utah Delegation Returns from the Dubai Airshow
Returning to Dubai for the second time this year, a delegation of Utah businesses—this time representing the state’s aerospace and defense industry—exhibited at the Dubai Airshow on Nov. 14–18, 2021. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, excitement filled...
Utah Receives Record-High STEP Grant of Over $1 Million to Accelerate Global Growth for Utah Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) will receive a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant of $1,050,000, a record-high amount. This grant will be administered to small Utah businesses ready to accelerate...
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